hair loss Every second young mother faces this problemthe problem of hair loss. The happiness of motherhood is overshadowed by a feeling of disappointment and even fear when a woman sees how her hair, previously so healthy and strong, thins out before her eyes. Why does hair loss occur after childbirth and how to deal with this problem? First, let's find out the reasons.

Hormonal failures

During pregnancy, a woman's body is inproduces a large amount of the hormone estrogen. One of its functions is to maintain healthy hair. You have probably noticed that many expectant mothers have thick hair. This is due to estrogen. The hair of a woman in an "interesting position" sheds less often, so it becomes thick. After childbirth, estrogen production decreases sharply. Intensive loss of old, dead hair begins. This happens approximately 1-5 months after childbirth. Up to 30% of the total hair volume can fall out! In fact, hair loss after childbirth should not frighten a woman much, since the amount that falls out is the amount that should have fallen out during pregnancy.hair treatment with essential oils

Lack of microelements and vitamins

Another reason why mom loses hershair, is a decrease in the amount of vitamins and microelements. Those mothers who, breastfeeding, do not receive adequate nutrition suffer especially. Breast milk "takes away" not only calcium, so necessary for the formation of the hair follicle, but also magnesium, iron, vitamin D. Caesarean section and increased blood loss also lead to the body losing valuable zinc, vitamins C and B. The following products should be included in the diet of a nursing mother:

  • meat: lean beef, rabbit, turkey, chicken, fish,
  • milk and lactic-acid products, including cottage cheese,
  • fruits and vegetables that do not cause allergies and colic in the baby,
  • dried fruits,
  • butter (in small quantities),
  • olive or sunflower oil.

Pickles, smoked foods and other harmful products"Delicacies" should be avoided. You can buy vitamins for nursing mothers. They will be an additional source of nutrients. What vitamins are suitable for young mothers?

  • "Multibas Perinatal" with increased iron content,
  • "Vitrum Prenatal Forte", which is based on 13 vitamins and 10 minerals,
  • "Elevit Pronatal" with 12 vitamins, microelements and minerals. It is especially suitable during the period of vitamin deficiency during lactation.

You can take iodine supplements separatelythyroid support and calcium, which is responsible for the preservation of bones and hair. Naturally, before you start taking medications, you need to see a doctor. You should never give up breastfeeding!

Stress and fatigue

The first months after the birth of the baby -the hardest. Caring for a newborn takes a lot of time and energy. Sleepless nights and the lack of opportunity to rest during the day, without a doubt, affect not only the general well-being of the mother, but also her hair. Stress is added to chronic lack of sleep. In the first months, quarrels are not uncommon between young parents who are just beginning to get used to their new status. Nervousness, lack of self-confidence, anxiety for the child and lack of attention to each other do not add to the health of a young mother. And hair is one of the weak points during periods of stress. You need to prepare for such a situation in advance; the husband is simply obliged to take on some of the housework, giving his wife the opportunity to rest and sleep.egg mask from hair loss

Hair Conditioning

Even if the new mother knows thatHair loss after childbirth is an inevitable phenomenon, you can’t ignore this process. It is necessary to start treatment as soon as possible, otherwise the changes in the hair follicles will be irreversible and new hair will stop growing. When to see a doctor The female body returns to normal within 1 year after the birth of the child. During this period, hormones “fall into place” and hair loss stops. But if by the baby’s first birthday a large amount of hair still falls out (clumps remain on the comb or pillow), you need to see a trichologist. He will make a diagnosis and tell you why this is happening. You don’t need to listen to girlfriends sharing miraculous masks for hair growth. Neither masks nor shampoos will help if the cause is hormones. The doctor will prescribe an examination: a blood test for hormone levels and an ultrasound of the thyroid gland. Based on the test results, treatment will be prescribed aimed at normalizing hormonal levels. Auxiliary means If everything is in order with hormones, you can use the advice of traditional medicine. Masks and herbal infusions will strengthen the hair and nourish it with useful substances. They can also be used as an auxiliary means when undergoing treatment by a trichologist. Before applying the mask, it is useful to massage the head. Start the massage from the forehead. Place the tips of the index and middle fingers between the eyebrows. Move with light circular movements towards the temples. Massage the temples for about 5 minutes, then the whole head. At the end of the massage, you can lightly tug the hair, dividing it into strands. After the massage, apply a mask to the hair. Perfume stores have ready-made masks for all hair types. But, without a doubt, a self-prepared mixture will have a greater effect. For all types of hair, you can prepare the following. Vegetable and sea buckthorn oil are mixed in proportions of 1:9. The mask is rubbed into the scalp, a cap or a plastic bag is put on top to create a "greenhouse effect". After an hour, the mask is washed off with regular shampoo. The procedure should be carried out at least a couple of times a week. At least 10 masks will be required. Vegetable oil can be replaced with burdock oil. It has long been considered healing specifically for hair loss. Dry hair is treated with a mask based on egg yolk. 1 egg, a couple of tablespoons of castor oil, a teaspoon of glycerin, the same amount of vinegar. The mixture is applied to the skin and evenly distributed over all the hair. The mask is left on for 30-40 minutes. Important: wrap your head with a warm towel. If it cools down, change the towel for another. After the procedure, you can rinse your hair with egg yolk. The following mask will help stop oily hair from falling out: 1 clove of garlic (crush), 1 teaspoon of honey, the same amount of lemon juice and aloe infusion. The treatment method is the same as for dry hair. Perhaps many ladies will be confused by the presence of garlic, because it leaves behind a persistent smell. You can try washing your hair with mustard, and then with traditional shampoo. After washing your hair, it is useful to rinse your hair with a decoction of nettle, chamomile or hops.

«Grow strong hair…»

A young mother will forget how much she lostshe has hair, if she follows simple but effective recommendations of doctors and hairdressers. If hair falls out, you should temporarily stop using hairpins, clips, "invisible" and elastic bands. The best way out of the situation will be a neat and fashionable haircut. You should not use hairsprays and other styling products. In addition, you need to wait with coloring and "chemical" curling. For combing, you need to choose a soft brush, preferably made of natural materials, such as wood. Hair must be protected from precipitation, heat or cold. In other words, you should not go out in the scorching sun or in severe frost without a hat. And to make your hair grow faster, you can make a variety of masks.

  • Any vegetable is taken in equal proportionsoil (preferably burdock or olive), peach oil, "Dimexide" solution and 1 yolk. Apply the mask to your hair with massaging movements, put on polyethylene or a hat and a towel. After an hour, wash off the mask with shampoo and clean water. Note: before making it, you need to do a skin test for "Dimexide" tolerance. If there is a strong burning sensation during the procedure, wash off the mask immediately.
  • 1 tbsp. l. The mustard powder is diluted with water to a gruel-like condition. Then the yolk is added to the porridge. The mask is applied in a standard way and keeps on the hair for about an hour.
  • Burdock oil is rubbed into dry hair. The mask is worn for 2 hours, then it is removed by shampoo.

If after the birth of the child hair loss beganhair, there is no need to despair. Visit a doctor, find the cause and start treatment. Following the doctor's recommendations and using hair masks, you will soon see the result: thick and voluminous hair.

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